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NBA fines Thunder, Clippers for injury report violations


The NBA fined the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Clippers $25,000 each for violating league rules regarding reporting injuries.

The league said the Thunder failed to disclose the status of guard Josh Giddey “in an accurate and timely manner” before the team’s game against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday.

Giddey played 25 minutes and scored seven points.

The Clippers, per the NBA, also didn’t announce the proper game availability status for guard Brandon Boston Jr. and forward Moussa Diabate ahead of their home game last Sunday against the New Orleans Pelicans. In this case, the league said the team listed both players as unavailable because of an assignment in the NBA G League, but they appeared in the game against the Pelicans.

Each played four minutes, 31 seconds. Boston hit both of his 3-point attempts for six points, and Diabate didn’t score.

–Field Level Media

NFL News: Ravens WR Rashod Bateman (foot) done for season


Baltimore Ravens second-year wide receiver Rashod Bateman has decided to undergo season-ending surgery to repair a Lisfranc injury in his foot.

“We support him on that and understand what he’s doing,” Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said Thursday.

Bateman, 22, ends the season with 15 catches for 285 yards and two touchdowns in six games (five starts). Bateman had 46 catches for 515 yards and a TD in his rookie season of 2021.

Bateman aggravated the injury in Baltimore’s Week 8 game against Tampa Bay. He played just 13 snaps and was ruled out after halftime.

Harbaugh announced earlier this week that Bateman would be sidelined a few weeks, saying that the injury coming out of the Bucs game was more serious than originally thought. Bateman missed two games earlier in the season with the same injury.

The Ravens selected Bateman with the 27th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

–Field Level Media

Ex-team psychologist sues Spurs in Joshua Primo case


A former clinical psychologist who worked for the San Antonio Spurs said the team failed to act when she reported multiple instances of indecent exposure by Joshua Primo, a 2021 first-round draft pick released by the team last week, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday.

The lawsuit, filed in Bexar County, Texas, contends Primo exposed himself to Dr. Hillary Cauthen on nine occasions. Cauthen’s suit said she informed the team in January about the first incident, which she said occurred in December 2021.

“Rather than act on Dr. Cauthen’s reports, the Spurs ignored her complaints, hoping the organization could ignore and then cover up Primo’s actions,” per the lawsuit. “The Spurs organization was willing to sacrifice Dr. Cauthen to keep what they hoped would one day be a star player.”

The suit continued: “The Spurs’ conduct sends a strong message that they, like other major sports organizations, are willing to tolerate abhorrent conduct on the part of athletes and sacrifice loyal employees, so long as the athlete is successful on the court.”

Cauthen’s attorney is Tony Buzbee, who represented the approximately two dozen women who filed civil suits against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, accusing him of civil misconduct in message sessions. Watson settled the cases out of court with most of the women.

Buzbee said the team released Primo, 19, after he allegedly exposed himself to a woman in Minnesota last week. Buzbee said Primo also was accused of indecent exposure in July when he visited Las Vegas for the NBA Summer League.

The Spurs selected Primo with the No. 12 pick in last year’s draft and released him Friday. They previously picked up his option for a third year with a guaranteed $4.3 million salary in 2023-24.

“It is our hope that, in the long run, this decision will serve the best interest of both the organization and Joshua,” Spurs chief executive officer RC Buford said after releasing Primo.

William J. Briggs II, Primo’s attorney, issued a statement Thursday denying the allegations.

“Josh Primo is a 19-year-old NBA player who has suffered a lifetime of trauma and challenges,” Briggs said. “He is now being victimized by his former team-appointed sports psychologist, who is playing to ugly stereotypes and racially charged fears for her own financial benefit.”

Briggs called Cauthen’s allegations “an act of betrayal against her young client.”

“Dr. Cauthen’s allegations are either a complete fabrication, a gross embellishment or utter fantasy,” Briggs said. “Josh Primo never intentionally exposed himself to her or anyone else and was not even aware that his private parts were visible outside of his workout shorts.”

The Spurs also released a statement from Buford on Thursday in defense of the team.

“We disagree with the accuracy of facts, details and timeline presented today,” Buford said. “While we would like to share more information, we will allow the legal process to play out. Our organization remains committed to upholding the highest standards and will continue to live by our values and culture.”

Primo issued a statement to ESPN on Friday, expressing that he was struggling with his mental health.

“I’ve been seeking help to deal with previous trauma I suffered and will now take this time to focus on my mental health treatment more fully,” Primo said. “I hope to be able to discuss these issues in the future so I can help others who have suffered in a similar way. I appreciate privacy at this time.”

Primo cleared waivers earlier this week and is a free agent.

Primo played in four games this season and averaged 7.0 points, 4.5 assists and 3.3 rebounds. Before being waived, he was on the team’s injury report, listed as having left glute soreness.

As a rookie in 2021-22, Primo played 50 games, including 16 starts. He averaged 5.8 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists.

–Field Level Media

MLS News: MLS won’t force Merritt Paulson to sell Timbers

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Major League Soccer will not compel Merritt Paulson to sell the Portland Timbers despite the revelation of sexual abuse under his watch with the Portland Thorns, MLS commissioner Don Garber said Thursday.

A report by former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates released last month found that Paulson continued to support then-Thorns coach Paul Riley despite the fact that players Sinead Farrelly and Mana Shim reported that Riley maintained “a pattern of sexually charged comments, unwanted sexual advances and sexual touching, and coercive sexual intercourse.”

Paulson and Thorns president of soccer Gavin Wilkinson also made misogynistic comments in the office, per the Yates report. In addition, Thorns president of business Mike Golub was alleged to have made unwanted sexual comments to former Thorns coach Cindy Parlow Cone, now the president of U.S. Soccer.

Since the release of the Yates report, the Thorns fired Wilkinson and Golub, and Paulson resigned as chief executive officer of both the Thorns and the Timbers, though he continues to own both clubs.

Garber, speaking Thursday in Los Angeles ahead of the MLS Cup final between LAFC and the Philadelphia Union, offered his support for Paulson.

“At this time, we don’t see any reason at all for Merritt to sell the Timbers,” Garber said. “Obviously, Merritt has very publicly acknowledged the mistakes that he and the organization have made.

“He’s taken responsibility for those decisions that he’s made, and I think that the steps that he’s made in terms of stepping aside and bringing in a new CEO and the termination of two long-term employees, which we supported, are steps in the right direction.

“So there was nothing that came out in the report that would have us think any differently from what I just stated.”

Paulson’s ownership of the teams is such a hot topic locally that the candidates running for Oregon governor were asked their opinions on it during a recent debate. All three said Paulson should sell.

–Field Level Media

Nets suspend Kyrie Irving without pay for at least 5 games


The Brooklyn Nets suspended Kyrie Irving for no fewer than five games Thursday night, saying they were “dismayed” that Irving did not denounce antisemitism when speaking to reporters.

The Nets issued a three-paragraph statement saying they’d originally hoped a “path of education” would be enough for Irving to learn his lesson after a recent social media post promoted a book and film with antisemitic messages.

The suspension comes one day after Irving and the Nets each pledged to donate $500,000 to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) to combat “hate and intolerance” in a statement that did not mention Irving’s actions nor include an apology from the controversial point guard.

“Over the last several days, we have made repeated attempts to work with Kyrie Irving to help him understand the harm and danger of his words and actions, which began with him publicizing a film containing deeply disturbing antisemitic hate,” the Nets’ newest statement read. “We believed that taking the path of education in this challenging situation would be the right one and thought that we had made progress with our joint commitment to eradicating hate and intolerance.

“We were dismayed today, when given an opportunity in a media session, that Kyrie refused to unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs, nor acknowledge specific hateful material in the film. This was not the first time he had the opportunity — but failed — to clarify.

“Such failure to disavow antisemitism when given a clear opportunity to do so is deeply disturbing, is against the values of our organization, and constitutes conduct detrimental to the team. Accordingly, we are of the view that he is currently unfit to be associated with the Brooklyn Nets. We have decided that Kyrie will serve a suspension without pay until he satisfies a series of objective remedial measures that address the harmful impact of his conduct and the suspension period served is no less than five games.”

ADL chief executive officer Jonathan Greenblatt subsequently posted on Twitter that the organization ” cannot in good conscience accept (Irving’s) donation.

“We were optimistic but after watching the debacle of a press conference, it’s clear that Kyrie feels no accountability for his actions,” Greenblatt wrote.

Retweeting the Nets’ announcement of Irving’s suspension, Greenblatt added, “Good for @BrooklynNets. @KyrieIrving has been given ample opportunity to do the right thing, apologize and condemn #antisemitism. He has failed at almost every step along the way. This suspension is well-deserved.”

Irving has embroiled the Nets’ organization in controversy since his initial promotion of the movie.

Although he did not apologize, Irving said in Wednesday’s statement he “meant no harm” for linking to the movie “Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America.”

“I oppose all forms of hatred and oppression and stand strong with communities that are marginalized and impacted every day,” Irving said in Wednesday’s statement. “I am aware of the negative impact of my post towards the Jewish community and I take responsibility. I do not believe everything said in the documentary was true or reflects my morals and principles.

“I am a human being learning from all walks of life and I intend to do so with an open mind and a willingness to listen. So from my family and I, we meant no harm to any one group, race or religion of people, and wish to only be a beacon of truth and light.”

In a six-minute question-and-answer session with reporters on Thursday, Irving said he took responsibility for his social media post but again did not offer an apology — leading to the Nets’ decision to suspend him.

The suspension comes the same day that NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he would meet with Irving next week to discuss the issues surrounding his post. Silver also said he was “disappointed” that Irving did not apologize for his decision.

“Kyrie Irving made a reckless decision to post a link to a film containing deeply offensive antisemitic material,” Silver said in his statement. “While we appreciate the fact that he agreed to work with the Brooklyn Nets and the Anti-Defamation League to combat antisemitism and other forms of discrimination, I am disappointed that he has not offered an unqualified apology and more specifically denounced the vile and harmful content contained in the film he chose to publicize. I will be meeting with Kyrie in person in the next week to discuss this situation.”

The film “Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America” traces the theory that Jews claimed the religion and identity of the original Israelites, which prompted the enslavement of Africans then brought to America.

Irving also drew criticism from Joe Tsai, owner of the Nets, and Sam Zussman, CEO of the Nets’ and Barclays Center’s parent company, BSE Global.

“There is no room for antisemitism, racism, false narratives or misguided attempts to create animosity and hate,” Zussman said. “Now, more than ever, there is a pressing need to ensure education in these areas. We are putting our prior statements into practice because actions speak louder than words.”

Irving will be suspended for the Nets’ upcoming three-game road trip to face the Washington Wizards, Charlotte Hornets and Dallas Mavericks, a home game against the New York Knicks and a road game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The earliest he could return to the court would be Nov. 13 while the Nets are still in Los Angeles to face the Lakers.

–Field Level Media

NFL News: Eagles at Texans: Preview, Props, Prediction


Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts returns to his hometown on Thursday night as one of the frontrunners for NFL Most Valuable Player honors.

He also returns as a near two-touchdown favorite, but that hasn’t dissuaded the public from backing the Eagles (7-0) heavily against the Houston Texans (1-5-1). Philadelphia is a consensus 13.5-point favorite but has drawn 75 percent of the spread-line bets and 72 percent of the handle at BetMGM, 76 and 82 percent of the action at BetRivers and 74 and 57 percent at DraftKings.

The Eagles have covered 11 consecutive times as favorites at BetRivers and are 4-1 in their past five games as double-digit favorites.

One bettor from West Virginia is so confident in Philadelphia that he placed a $185,000 wager on the Eagles’ -750 moneyline.

“Going back to Houston, it should be fun,” Hurts said. “It’s always been a dream of mine to play at NRG-Reliant Stadium and I’ve spent a lot of time in that city — my childhood, growing up in Houston, going to watch the Texans play, being in the Texans’ facility as a kid.

“Going to watch high school playoff games in that stadium and not ever having the opportunity to play in it. I will have an opportunity this week and I’m looking forward to playing. It should be fun.”

PROP PICKS
Over 45.5 Total Points (-112 at BetRivers): Philadelphia has hit the Over in all but one of its past seven games against AFC opponents. The public is backing the Over with nearly two-thirds of both total tickets and money at the sportsbook.

Miles Sanders Anytime TD (+150 at BetMGM): If the Eagles are up big they figure to turn to a heavy dose of the ground game early. Sanders has five touchdowns through seven games while the Texans enter with the league’s worst run defense allowing an average of 186.0 yards per game on the ground.

Texans WR Chris Moore Over 30.5 Receiving Yards (-115 at DraftKings): One of the most popular player props at sportsbooks is the Under on Davis Mills’ passing yards because he’ll be minus Brandin Cooks and Nico Collins against one of the league’s top defenses. But Mills has to throw to someone and Moore steps in as his No. 1 wideout, having caught multiple passes if four of his five games this season and a total of 10 receptions for 128 yards and a score.

INJURY REPORT
Eagles: Tackle Jordan Davis and cornerback Josiah Scott are out with ankle injuries.

Texans: Collins (groin) is out while Cooks is not expected to play, reportedly because he did not get moved before the trade deadline. Defensive tackle Maliek Collins (chest), linebacker Neville Hewitt (hamstring), safety Grayland Arnold (quad) and guard Justin McCray (concussion) are also out. Linebacker Christian Harris (thigh) and defensive back Desmond King (knee) are questionable.

PREDICTION
Nothing is for certain for teams traveling on a short week but don’t expect the Eagles to let up until this game is safely in hand. Hurts is squarely in the MVP race, entering the game seventh in completion percentage (67.0 percent) and tied for fourth in rushing touchdowns (six). –Eagles 34, Texans 20

–Field Level Media

MLS News: LAFC, Union prepare for titanic MLS Cup final pitting best vs. best

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LOS ANGELES — The best of the best in Major League Soccer will get the rare opportunity to settle their differences on the field in the MLS Cup final Saturday afternoon when Los Angeles FC play host to the Philadelphia Union.

LAFC and the Union were tied for most points in the regular season at 67, although it was LAFC who won the Supporters’ Shield for best regular-season record based on their league-best 21 wins. The Union won 19 games.

LAFC now are poised to become the eighth MLS club in 27 seasons to win the Supporters’ Shield and MLS Cup in the same calendar year. The last to pull off the double was Toronto FC in 2017.

The last time the top seeds from each conference made it to the championship game was in 2003 when the San Jose Earthquakes faced the Chicago Fire.

A club to envy since their MLS debut in 2018 because of their on-field success and raucous fan support, LAFC won their second Supporters’ Shield in their five seasons. But the Union still stand in the way of their first MLS Cup title.

“They’ve definitely gotten the recognition they’ve deserved (and) it’s going to be a great battle on Saturday,” LAFC’s Kellyn Acosta said of the Union. “I think this game is going to have a little bit of everything, and I think from our standpoint, we’ve got to be up for the intense matchup.”

While Acosta contributed two goals with five assists from his midfield spot, LAFC was led by 16 regular-season goals from Cristian Arango, who added five assists. Carlos Vela, who has been the face of the LAFC franchise, had 12 goals with 11 assists.

Arango netted a goal in each of LAFC’s playoff victories, including the opening score of the 3-0 victory over Austin FC in the Western Conference final.

Daniel Gazdag put a charge into the Union offense with 22 goals, tied for second in the MLS regular season and one off the Golden Boot total of Nashville SC’s Hany Mukhtar. Gazdag also had 10 assists. Julian Carranza had 14 goals and nine assists for Philadelphia, while Mikael Uhre had 13 goals and six assists.

The Union not only led MLS with 72 goals scored, they also were best in the league with just 26 allowed. Their plus-46 goal differential was 18 better than LAFC, whose plus-28 ranked second.

While LAFC has stars such as Vela, Gareth Bale, Giorgio Chiellini and Arango, the Union identify with their grinder mentality and players such as Jakob Glesnes, the MLS Defender of the Year.

“I think we have a very good team,” Gazdag said. “We don’t have big names like them, but our strength is the team and we are fighting and working for each other every time.”

Philadelphia midfielder Alejandro Bedoya continues to work his way through a hip flexor strain but is “optimistic” he can play Saturday.

“We are just going to have to keep doing what we have been doing all year,” said the Union’s Andre Blake, who had 15 shutouts in the regular season and was selected as the goalkeeper on the 2022 MLS Best XI squad. “They are very good at attacking, and we are very good at defending.”

Said Acosta: “It’s going to be one of those things where you’ve got to roll up your sleeves and you’ve got to fight and you’ve got to battle, and may the best man win.”

–Doug Padilla, Field Level Media

MLB News: Mets OF Starling Marte undergoes core muscle surgery


New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte underwent surgery to repair a core muscle injury he sustained in the second half of the season.

The team said Marte had the surgery Tuesday in Philadelphia and is facing an eight-week recovery timeline. He’s expected to be ready for spring training.

Marte, 34, missed most of September and a month overall with a fractured right middle finger. He was hit by a 95-mph fastball from Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller on Sept. 6. He returned for the wild-card round against the San Diego Padres and hit .167 in three games.

Marte batted .292 in his first season with the Mets and had an .814 OPS with 16 home runs and 63 RBIs in 118 games. The 11-year veteran is a career .289 hitter with a .798 OPS and 142 home runs with 565 RBIs in 1,252 games with five different teams.

–Field Level Media

VIBE Pickleball League launches with Mark Cuban as first owner

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Mark Cuban is best known for owning the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, but he’s adding another sports franchise to his portfolio.

The VIBE Pickleball League formally launched Thursday and announced Cuban as its first team owner.

“Just like millions of other Americans, I’ve been following pickleball over the past few years, and I couldn’t pass up the chance to invest in the fastest growing game in the country,” Cuban said in a news release. “VIBE presents an unparalleled opportunity to launch a new pro league that will feature the best-of-the-best in a highly competitive setting. I can’t wait to be a part of it.”

The league will launch in 2023 with six teams that feature both male and female competitors. A draft will be conducted in December in Las Vegas. VIBE promised that the other team owners will also be “notable names and prominent figures.”

Per the news release, 23 players have submitted themselves for the league’s draft pool, including Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters, the No. 1-ranked athletes on the PPA (Professional Pickleball Association) Tour.

–Field Level Media

NHL News: Jonathan Toews scores OT winner for Blackhawks vs. Kings


Jonathan Toews scored the winning goal at 1:31 of overtime and the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the visiting Los Angeles Kings 2-1 on Thursday night.

Toews started the winning series by claiming a faceoff in his own end. He eventually carried into the zone, and Jake McCabe controlled a bouncing puck to the left of Jonathan Quick and slid a pass across the slot to Toews, who knocked it in.

Jason Dickinson also scored for the Blackhawks, who ended a four-game losing streak (0-2-2). Caleb Jones picked up his sixth assist in his past six games for Chicago and Arvid Soderblom made 32 saves.

Toews extended his point streak to seven games (five goals, two assists).

Soderblom was making his second start of the season and his sixth NHL appearance as Chicago is without its top two goalies, Petr Mrazek (groin strain) and Alex Stalock (concussion protocol).

Blake Lizotte scored for the Kings, who finished their road trip 1-2-0. Quick made 17 saves.

The Blackhawks took a 1-0 lead at 12:54 of the second period. Jones received a pass at the right point and centered into the slot, where Dickinson redirected the puck past the sliding Quick.

It was just the third time this season that the Blackhawks had scored the first goal of the game.

The Kings tied it 1-1 on the rush at 16:24. Arthur Kaliyev came in along the right boards, got behind the defense and centered to Lizotte, who also had gotten behind a defenseman and scored from the slot.

Soderblom made a strong glove save on Kevin Fiala alone in front with just under four minutes remaining in regulation.

Chicago had several chances when Viktor Arvidsson lost his stick in the defensive zone, but the Blackhawks couldn’t put the puck in.

The Kings were 0-for2 on the power play; the Blackhawks were 0-for-1.

–Field Level Media